https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7860626/

Constitutional experts warn Scott Morrison created a legal "mess", after Governor-General David Hurley confirmed he handed the former prime minister control of multiple portfolios without an official swearing-in ceremony.

The revelation came just an hour after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he is seeking legal advice on reports Mr Morrison had himself secretly appointed to a host of ministerial roles, accusing his predecessor of running a "shadow government".